Tu bi’Shvat Cake

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• 1 c flour
• dash of salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (opt)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Opt…or 2 t vanilla which I prefer
• 1 heaping cup diced dried fruits, (blueberries, cherries, cranberries, raisins, or figs, pineapple, apricots, papaya, peaches)
• 1 heaping cup pecans, walnuts, or other nuts

1. Preheat the oven to 325 ºF (150ºC).  Grease well the bottom and sides of a 9 inch loaf pan or 8 x 8 square pan.
2.  Mix the eggs and spices in a large bowl. Mix in the flour/salt combo a small amount at a time and continue mixing until there are no lumps.
3. Stir in the fruits and nuts.
4. Bake for 60 minutes.

 

With a sturdy bread knife carefully cut into slices while still warm and still in the dish. Remove to board.  let cool.  Wrap the slices in wax paper and then in a plastic bag. Keep in the frig.

 

~ adapted from The Book of New Israeli Food by Janna Gur.